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R718 DSF

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,818 mi
Last recorded129,818 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 DSF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 129,818 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s rear wheel arches plastic covers fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 115,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear discs worn slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2010 114,828 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 110,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bad oil leaks !!

headlamp patterns cloudy

n/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint boot split

o/s/r tyre cracked in treads

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 30 Oct 2009 110,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bad oil leaks !!

headlamp patterns cloudy

n/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint boot split

o/s/r tyre cracked in treads

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 3 Nov 2008 103,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

metal fuel pipes rusty at rear

Fail 3 Nov 2008 103,362 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

metal fuel pipes rusty at rear

Pass 9 Nov 2007 98,363 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter insecure o/s/r

Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,041 miles

FUEL PUMP INSECURE AT REAR

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 84,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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R718 DSF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R718 DSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R718 DSF registered?

R718 DSF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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